CAT Syllabus
In this article, CAT students are provided with the latest CAT syllabus and book list that will help in their preparation. It should be noted that the syllabus given here is generalized. Before going to the CAT syllabus 2022, it is important to note some important details about the CAT exam. The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a computer-based test held in India every year. These test scores are determined based on quantitative ability, verbal ability, data interpretation, and logical reasoning. The articles highlight the important topics from the syllabus which are extremely crucial.
Overview
| Section | Important Topics |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, Geometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Time and Work |
| Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation | Seating Arrangement, Blood Relation, Syllogism, Tables, Graphs, Data Caselets |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | Para-jumbles & para-summary, sentence completion, inferences, RC passages-based questions. |
Detailed Syllabus
| Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Syllabus | Verbal Reasoning Syllabus |
| Number Systems | Tables | English Usage or Grammar |
| Profit, Loss, and Discount | Caselets | Vocabulary Based (Synonyms/ Antonyms) |
| LCM and HCF | Bar Graphs | Fill in the blanks |
| Speed, Time, and Distance | Line Charts | Sentence Correction |
| Percentages | Column Graphs | Cloze Passage |
| Time and Work | Venn Diagrams | Jumbled Paragraph |
| Ratio and Proportion | Pie Chart | Meaning-Usage Match |
| Averages | Other Basic Reasoning Questions | Analogies or Reverse Analogies |
| Quadratic Equations & Linear Equations | Calendars | Summary Questions |
| Complex Numbers | Number and Letter Series | Verbal Reasoning |
| Simple and Compound Interest | Clocks | Facts-Inferences-Judgments |
| Logarithm | Venn Diagrams | Reading Comprehension |
| Sequences and Series | Cubes | |
| Inequalities | Seating Arrangement | |
| Probability | Binary Logic | |
| Surds and Indices | Logical Matching | |
| Set Theory & Function | Logical Sequence | |
| Permutation and Combination | Syllogism | |
| Mixtures and Alligations | Logical Connectives | |
| Trigonometry | Blood Relations | |
| Coordinate Geometry | ||
| Geometry | ||
| Mensuration |
CAT Exam Booklist
CAT Preparation Books for Quantitative Aptitude
The Quantitative Aptitude section comprises almost 22-24 questions from diverse mathematical topics. Below are suggested CAT quantitative books are mentioned here:
- How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma.
- Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha.
- Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha.
CAT Preparation Books for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension is an integral section of the CAT exam as the questions test the English language skills, along with grammar and vocabulary.
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay.
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal – Published by S. Chand publications.
- Trishna’s Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT and Other MBA Examinations – by T.I.M.E.
CAT Preparation Books for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning can be considered an easy scoring but time-consuming section in the CAT exam.
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha.
- How To Prepare for The Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning for The CAT by Arun Sharma.
Apart from the books mentioned above, the candidates can also refer to the following that might help in preparing the current affairs:
| Books & Resources | Authors |
| High School English & Grammar | Wren & Martin |
| NCERT Books | NCERT |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| Newspapers & Magazines | The Economic Times, The Hindu, The Times, The Frontline, Outlook Business |